| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $75.44 | 8.708% | $82.0093 | $82.01 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.45 | 10.781% | $100.2014 | $100.20 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.61 | 9.109% | $30.125 | $30.13 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.98 | 5.547% | $18.9774 | $18.98 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.39 | 7.536% | $228.3957 | $228.40 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.99 | 10.476% | $13.2461 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.67 | 11.444% | $69.842 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.53 | $542.7969 | $542.81 | $542.85 | $542.70 | |